Mechanisms of Market Formation in the Modern Nujiang River Basin and the Development of the Commodity Economy in Ethnic Minority Areas
In the modern era,the market in the modern Nujiang River Basin has generally undergone formation and development,which has achieved a transition from a temporary market to a fixed market and presented a market hierarchy structure of small markets,primary markets,intermediate markets,and central markets. The formation of the market in the Nujiang River Basin is deeply rooted in the social development level of the region and is significantly influenced by the mainland market. Meanwhile,with the continuous deepening and strengthening of national governance,the market has emerged and flourished. Given the location of the region at the intersection of China,Myanmar,and India,the formation of the market has also been influenced by the dual circulation of domestic and international trade. With the combined effect of these factors,a linkage and interconnection between international and domestic trade has been formed,and national governance is the fundamental market mechanism that promotes protection. The formation and development of the market in the Nujiang River Basin further promotes regional marketization and commodification. To a certain extent,it impacts and disintegrates the natural economy,enables various ethnic groups to continuously move out of the natural economy and into the market,accelerates social development and promotes exchanges,communication,and integration among ethnic groups.
G. William SkinnerRegional MarketEconomic LinkageMarket EconomyEthnic Interaction and Integration